Senior Exploration Geologist - Base Metals Discovery Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field allowances

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Medical benefits

Job summary

Placements24, Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist with a strong focus on base metals to join our mining team. The role involves designing and executing exploration programs, field mapping, core logging, data analysis, and building predictive geological models to delineate sizable deposits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Geology (Master's preferred), with at least six years in mineral exploration, proven field mapping and sampling experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology; Master's degree preferred for seniority.
• Minimum 6 years in mineral exploration with base metals experience.
• Strong field skills: mapping, core logging and sampling.
• Proficiency with geological datasets and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and manage field exploration programs for base metals.
• Conduct geological mapping, prospecting, sampling and core logging.
• Interpret geochemical and geophysical data to target drilling.
• Develop predictive models for base metal mineralization.
• Manage budgets, timelines and reporting to management.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and regulators.

Job description

Placements24, Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist with a strong focus on base metals to join our mining team. The role involves designing and executing exploration programs, field mapping, core logging, data analysis, and building predictive geological models to delineate sizable deposits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Geology (Master's preferred), with at least six years in mineral exploration, proven field mapping and sampling experience, and proficiency